Panthers need a reliable backup long-term with Cam's playing style. It's foolish to think he's going to be as durable as he has been in the past going forward. Just like the Redskins would be foolish to trade Kirk Cousins for that same reason. Derek Anderson is 32 and might be able to win a game here or there, but he's not going to carry your team if Cam blows his ACL in the preseason. I hope they grab a young QB with some potential to back up Cam.

He's 34 right? Not sure he has anything left at his age coming off injury after missing last season. Pats don't seem to think he has anything left. He was a hell of a safety for a lot of seasons though.

It's interesting how many of this forum wanted Tavon Austin last year but this year Cooks, an equal or better player, is all a sudden too small.

Tavon Austin would have probably been a 2nd round pick in this years draft with all the talent at WR. He was just considered the best available WR in 2013's draft (in reality it turned out Keenan Allen was the best). Uninformed fans wanted him because he was the best available WR.

I think the Panthers would jump for joy if they could get another solid pass-rusher in this draft. I guarantee you they are looking to part ways with either Hardy or Johnson by next offseason because they can't afford both.

At many points during the 2013 season, the Panthers defense had as many as 5 rookies on the field at a single time. All players Dave Gettleman brought to the Panthers. Those players are, if you can't remember:

DT - Star Lotulelei

DT - Kawaan Short

LB - AJ Klein

CB - Melvin White

S - Robert Lester

Next year we might see something similar on offense. In his first year as GM, Gettleman brought in players that immediately impacted the defense. As bad as I thought he handled the Steve Smith situation, the man has a keen eye for talent. Gettleman will get players that will make an impact immediately. I fully expect the Panthers to be a playoff contender again next season, despite all the change.

Really not going to matter who catches the ball as long as Cam has time to throw. Someone will be open. I hope they get a WR in the first round and go O-Line in the 2nd and 3rd. Really need to add some talent on the offensive side of the ball especially in the trenches...

They aren't drafting Boyd after signing Joe Webb. QB position is set. Wouldn't surprised to see them take a LB in a later round like AJ Klein last year with Davis's career on a year-by-year basis at this point.